Costa Rica

Kids Zone Academy is the Best Preschool in St. Pete

2019-02-22T10:02:00.001-08:00

Kids Zone Academy is the Best Preschool in St. Pete, They Provide a High Quality, Safe and Loving Environment. To promote Adequate, Physical, Emotional and Educational Development. https://www.kidszoneacademy.club/

Costa Rica Tarcoles Crocodile Tour Review

2016-06-26T05:29:00.002-07:00

I would like to thank Cuchi Transfers for this great tour. They arrived on time to take our whole family to this tour. This crocodile tour was absolutely amazing. Our guide, Jose was very funny and was extremely knowledgeable about the river and all of the crocodiles in it. Each crocodile has its own personality and a name. Then, we were shocked to see when "Jimmy" jumped out of the boat on to the muddy shore in order to start feeding the crocodiles chicken! These monstrous crocodiles would pull themselves up out of the water and Jimmy would make them jump up and grab the chicken. It was shocking and exciting! When the crock was done, it would turn around and swim back in the rotor right next to the boat... I'm talking a foot away from the boat. We were so close that you could see the little flecks in the eyeball of the crocodile! This happened several times, at least six times. We even saw baby crocodiles. We also saw many different types of birds while on our boat tour. Overall, this was very exciting and completely not what I expected when I booked the tour!! Wow!! I brought my 13-year-old son and he also really enjoyed it.
I strongly recommend Cuchi Transfers for the best rates for this Crocodile Tour
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The Top Tours in Costa Rica for The Best Prices

2016-06-24T08:39:00.003-07:00

Monkey Tour

http://cuchitransfers.com/

This is one of the most educational and informative tours. enjoy one of the best experiences in our tropical countries rated, get lazy most striking species, several monkeys jumping from tree to tree, one of the most exotic and silky ant species eat several types of non-poisonous snakes in the rest mangroves while listening to the birds singing and the boat slip. -->Click for Monkey Tour Info

Zip Line Canopy Tour

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A world unto their own, rainforests are one of this planet dying habitats. And though much is being done in the way of conservation to protect them, these amazing places are being chopped away at quite a fast rate. However, in Costa Rica, eco-tourism has taken a front seat, and since this tiny nation is home to over roughly 5% of the world biodiversity, a lot is being done to protect and preserve these endangered zones.--> Click Here For Zip Line Canopy Tour

Fishing Charters

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Luis Guillen is the tour director CEO for Cuchi Transfers and Tours. Luis has worked in the tourism and hospitality sector of Costa Rica for the past Twelve years.. Luis provides our clients with custom vacations. His wealth of knowledge and willingness to assist our fishing clients is key in making your fishing trip a five star experience. Call Luis at our office number and he will create a custom fishing and vacation package to fit all of your family's needs. --> Click Here for Fishing Tours / Charters

Manuel Antonio National Park

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The park's popularity has led to development of the surrounding areas, with environmental impacts to nearby forests and beaches.. The Pacific Ocean in front of Manuel Antonio National Park is also world renowned for its fishing. From November to April it is not uncommon for a typical angler to release multiple billfish in the over 100 pound range. Manuel Antonio is the most visited national park in Costa Rica, attracting over 250,000 people each year to its wide beaches and troops of monkeys that frequent the area. The park consists of mangrove swamps, primary rain-forests and marshy woodlands and is bordered by the clear waters of the Pacific Ocean. It is a haven for over 100 mammal species including the highly endangered squirrel monkey. --> Click Here For Manuel Antonio Tours

Arenal Volcano Day Trip

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The Arenal Volcano is one of the most active of America. This is active 24 hours a day and has a hight of 1,635 meters and is surrounded by dense rainforest and hot springs. Along the way, you can enjoy magnificent views of the cloud forest, pastoral and typical towns of Costa Rica. The last great explosion was July 1968! depejada overnight after 6:00 pm, you can see lava red hot and stone projectiles the size of small cars that are driven from the top cone of the volcano. At the base of the volcano is a series of natural hot springs, taking advantage of the beautiful grounds of the resort where you can enjoy one of the most relaxing experiences of your life, the volcano lies near the city of Fortuna, where find several restaurants, boutiques and souvenir shops. --> Click Here For Arenal Volcano Tours

American's Ruining Costa Rica

2013-06-19T06:10:00.002-07:00

This is my first negative blog post about Costa Rica. I have been to Costa Rica over 20 times. My wife is a Costa Resident. I believe that Costa Rica is a beautiful country.

How ever it is being destroyed by American's. I am also an American and I see the destruction we are doing to this tropical country. At least 23,000-as many as 50,000 by some estimates-U.S. citizens call Costa Rica home.

Even by a conservative count, Americans make up a larger percentage of the Costa Rican population than they do in just about any other country, including Mexico and Germany. In the Pacific coast town of Quepos, the bars fill up with so many American surfers and sun-chasers you might think you're in California.

The American Bar is but one of scores of thriving businesses catering to North Americans living in Costa Rica. There also are schools, bookstores, hotels and a weekly English-language newspaper that has become a fixture in Costa Rican life. So with that being said, every year more Americans are moving to Costa Rica which is causing inflation to the country's economy. Costa Ricans say that the gringo's influence has changed people. Americans have made things more expensive by bringing in dollars.

The average Costa Rica civilian (Tyco) makes around 1,500 to 3,000 colones per hour. In America that is $3.00 to $6.00 per hour. With the Americans driving up the cost on everything, food, land, etc...It is getting hard for the average Costa Rican Tyco to make a living. The price of land is so expensive that the average American cant afford land anymore. If the land cost so much how do you expect a Costa Rican afford to buy any land.

The local Tyco's are being forced off there own land my American's. American developers are invading Costa Rica, buying up all the land and kicking the locale Costa Rican out. My wife's family just got there eviction notice last month. When I went to visit this last month June, 2013. There neighborhood in Heredia was leveled. What was a tropical neighborhood is now an American subdivision. I wish I had the power to stop this, but I dont.

The Costa Rica goverment is also allowing this to happen. Why? Because American developers are bring in Millions $$$$ to Costa Rica.

Here is a list of companies that are buying up all the land.

Costa Rica Contractor. Custom Homes. Consulting Inspection Services

Costa Rica Developers

Design and Development by HDE Group - Pro Comer

costadevelopers

The Amazing Vanishing Developers of Costa Rica

Grupo Mapache.com - Costa Rica Real Estate Developer

OwnCostaRica and Monterra Developers are Working Hard!

Properties + Homes - Own Costa Rica - Exotic Real Estate - www.owncostarica.com/properties-homes/‎

Costa Developers | Costa Rica Real Estate - costadevelopers.org/‎

Costa Rica Real Estate Developers - www.wamcr.com/

Costa Rican Chamber of Construction

Gobal Park - Developers

Grupo Corporativo Saret de Costa Rica

Linrae Construction

Mueble America - Custom Cabinetry

Pure Life Development

Paradigma Construccion S.A, Costa Rica Contractor

ICON, Engineer and Construction, Costa Rica

Property Management Marbella

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Top Costa Rica Luxury Hotels

2013-05-16T14:19:00.003-07:00

Costa Rica is a tropical adventure waiting to happen. Hotels on the beach make a great starting point for all kinds of Costa Rica vacations, from jungle adventures to scuba trips in some of the world’s most beautiful waters. Get your Costa Rica travel guide, pack your suitcase, and dive in.

Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo

Easily among the most luxurious resorts in Central America, The Four Seasons is as close to perfection as it gets. With 2 beautiful beaches, ocean views from each one of the sumptuous rooms -- decorated in materials including wood, bamboo, and stone, and an 18-hole golf course, the resort makes it possible for guests to spend their whole vacation on-site. Those who do choose to explore beyond Peninsula Papagayo should note that the roads in Guanacaste are in poor condition.

JW Marriott Guancaste Resort & Spa

The JW Marriott is one of the top luxury properties in Guanacaste, with beautiful, hacienda-style architecture (think: lots of wood and stone, romantic white hammocks, wrought iron light fixtures and indigenous art). The stunning free-form pool is the largest in Central America and the tranquil spa is world-class. The only main downside is the extremely rough, hour-long drive from Liberia Airport.

Gaia Hotel and Reserve

Guests will feel truly pampered at this adults-only, 29-room luxury hotel. Tucked into the hillside of a 14-acre nature reserve, Gaia feels appropriately exclusive and private, and has the attentive, personalized service to match. Rooms are spacious and airy; the great views are never-ending; and the freebies abound: breakfast, Wi-Fi, a mini spa treatment (to name a few). Keep your eyes peeled for iguanas, sloths, and the like.

Arenas Del Mar Beach and Nature Resort

Arenas del Mar is proof that staying at an eco-resort doesn't mean roughing it: Its 38 contemporary rooms are among the nicest in Manuel Antonio, its restaurant is excellent, and its public spaces embody rustic luxury. The property's lush rainforest, 2 beautiful white-sand beaches on site -- a rarity in the area -- and diverse wildlife allow guests to truly connect with the nature that the resort's design so painstakingly preserved. But the 11-acre property is steep, so you'll need to call for a hotel golf cart to go just about anywhere.

Hotel Punta Islita

This ultra-remote, rustic luxe hideaway is worth the bumpy, 2.5 hour drive from Liberia Airport. The rooms aren't as impressive as those at larger luxury resorts in the region, but the unparalleled views, stunning infinity pool and ruggedly beautiful (if rocky) beach more than compensate. Plus, this is a hotel with a heart: Punta Islita is environmentally friendly and gives back to the local community.

Los Altos Beach Resort

Los Altos' condos -- all 2,300-square-foot, 3-bedroom luxury units -- are probably the most luxurious accommodations in Manuel Antonio. The hotel is ultra-convenient -- the elevator opens up right into your condo -- but the grounds aren't as lush or wildlife-rich as at sprawling, less convenient properties like Arenas del Mar and Buena Vista Luxury Villas. And the on-site beach is rocky, so you'll probably want to head elsewhere for some sand time.

Arenal Nayara Hotel & Gardens

The beautiful Arenal Nayara's 44 individual bungalows, restaurant, wine bar and spa are all tucked into incredibly lush grounds. Some of the amenities are small (pool, spa, fitness center), but guests come here for the private bungalows with special touches like an outdoor garden shower and a deck with a Jacuzzi and hammock. It's more luxurious than nearby Arenal Kioro, but Kioro's rooms have better volcano views.

Orlando (MCO) to Costa Rica (SJO) $159

2013-02-06T08:17:00.002-08:00

$159 to San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO)

Travel Feb. 19 - Mar. 27, 2013.
Travel on Tues. and Wed. only.
14-day advance purchase required.

Is it safe to buy real estate in Costa Rica?

2012-09-12T10:55:00.000-07:00

The answer is Yes, But make sure you do your homework first. It can be almost like buying property in your home country if you use common sense. However the price for property in Costa Rica is now more expensive then in the USA.
All you have to do is follow the advice below and you should be able to purchase property and minimize the chances of something bad happening.

Have a good time-tested reliable attorney
Make your attorney is 100% bilingual so that you can understand every step of the process of purchasing property.
Have your attorney do the proper “due diligence.” Attorneys who handle real estate transactions can do this to ensure you are making a safe purchase.
Don’t be an impulsive buyer. Also take your time and DO your homework.
DO NOT trust people just because they are from the States, Canada, England or any other English-speaking country. Over the years I have come across many English-speaking scoundrels. So be careful!
Read all of the guidebooks about purchasing real estate in Costa Rica. There are three at the present time. They will give you a basic understanding of the how the local real estate scene works. Be wary of any real estate guidebook that continuously hypes the services of its author. Finally, remember no book should take the place of a good broker and lawyer.

The basic rights of all citizens in Costa Rica are respected by its society which has a well-developed tradition of democratic government. More importantly for foreigners, those same rights are extended in equal measure to all residents of the country.
The facts of life are that the differences in the legal system and ways of doing business in Costa Rica discriminate against those who do not understand them. Unfortunately, there are people who would use that lack of understanding to their advantage. Therefore, anyone wishing to make their home or otherwise invest in Costa Rica, faces a greater possibility of risk in their decision making process than they would in familiar circumstances. That is why you need to hire a Costa Rica Attorney.

Real Estate Lawyers in Costa Rica

S&R Lawyers

San Jose, Costa Rica

Law Firm with a Complete Scope of Legal Services in Costa Rica

+506 25201122The firm S&R Lawyers organized through the company S&R Lawyers Ltd., is the result of the joint initiative of two founding partners, whose professional experiences converged into the organization and founding of a company that has a team of multidisciplinary work, focused in offering...
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LexNova, Asesores Juridicos

San José, Costa Rica

Full-Service Law Firm in San José, Costa Rica

+506 2524-2471LexNova, Asesores Juridicos is a full service law firm, client service oriented with fully bilingual well experienced lawyers. We have specialized lawyers in Labor Law, Immigration Law, Real Estate Law, Intellectual Property, Employment, Commercial Business, Family and all lawyers...
Law Firm's Overview

Facio & Cañas

San Jose, Costa Rica

Legal Services in Costa Rica

+506 22565555Facio & Cañas was founded in 1942 by a group of attorneys who shared a deep commitment to high ethical standards and quality professional services. Today, because of their commitment, Facio & Cañas is the largest and most prestigious law firm in Costa Rica.
Our attorneys participate...
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Pacheco Coto

San Jose, Costa Rica

Pacheco Coto, founded in 1939, is one of Costa Rica's oldest and most reputable law firms. It is widely recognized for its solid international experience and for maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards. Its echelon of lawyers is composed by professionals from three...

Other Offices: Guanacaste
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AC Law
San José, Costa Rica
Litigation, Real Estate, Consumer, Corporate and Traffic Law

+1 506 88665034
Alfredo Fournier & Asociados
San Jose, Costa Rica
(506) 233-6086Alfredo Fournier-Beeche established Alfredo Fournier & Asociados in 1962. It is a general, full-service legal firm, serving corporate, institutional and individual clients. The firm has a prominent reputation in international business transactions and foreign investment in Costa Rica, advising...
André Tinoco Abogados - Lexincorp Central America
San José, Costa Rica
Central American Law Firm with Regional Service in all 5 Jurisdictions

+506 22833070André Tinoco Abogados (ATA), a law firm in Costa Rica, was established in 1988 and developed to a high quality full services specialized Law Firm based in San José, Costa Rica, covering all fields of law. In 2008 ATA joined Lexincorp-Central American Law Firm, with offices in Costa Rica, El...
Arias & Muñoz
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Full Service Law Firm in Central America

+506 26669777Arias & Muñoz is unique in Central America, for it operates as a single firm rather than as an alliance of firms and currently has eight, fully-integrated offices in five countries: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. It has become, today, not only a solid, but also an...
Other Offices: San José
Arturo Blanco Law
San Jose, Costa Rica
Real Estate, Litigation Law Firm, Estate Planning and Probate

+506 22832020I provide personalized legal services to foreign investors and developers who want to secure their investment and avoid local pitfalls.
Asesores Legales en Propiedad Industrial
San Jose, Costa Rica
Real Estate, Commercial, Patent and Trademark Registration in San Jose, Costa Rica

+506 22219058Articles
Batalla Lawyers
San Jose, Costa Rica
Customs, Admiralty, Environmental, Corporate Law and Litigation

+506 2280 8880
BLP Abogados
San Jose, Costa Rica
Fully integrated law firm focused in business advice in Costa Rica

506 2205-3939With over 40 lawyers, BLP Abogados offers multidisciplinary services and is the only fully integrated law firm focused in business advice in Costa Rica. BLP Abogados was created based on the conviction that legal advisers must become true business partners to their clients. Over the years, every...
Bufete Morera & Morera
Heredia, Costa Rica
Intellectual Property and Computer Law Firm

506-237-29-38BUFETE MORERA & MORERA offers its top quality legal field formed by professionals and specialized experts in assisting and offering solutions for the exercise, exploitation and litigation of Computer Law, Industrial Property and Intellectual Property Rights.
Burke Law Firm
San Rafael de Heredia, Costa Rica
Real Estate Law

+506 2 267 6645
C&S Law Group
San Jose, Costa Rica
Attorneys at Law

+506-2291-6593
Carter Law Firm
San José, Costa Rica
Real Estate & Business Law Firm

+506 2576646
Central Law
San Jose, Costa Rica
IP, Banking, Corporate & Business Law, Investment and Real State Law Firm

+506 22247800Central Law is the only regional law firm in Central America and the Caribbean, with eleven offices in seven countries: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama and Dominican Republic. ; The distinctive characteristic of Central Law is multinational organization that allows...
Cordero & Cordero Aboagdos
Liberia, Costa Rica
202 742 2778
Gallardo & Gallardo
San Jose, Costa Rica
Full Service Law Firm in San Jose Costa Rica

+506 22225654Costa Rica personaliced nation wide full service, legal advisory through the website and e-mail for overseas customers, more than 25 years of service and experience.
GLC Abogados
San Jose, Costa Rica
Foreign Advisory Legal Firm in Costa Rica

+506 2 524 0932GLC is the premier legal & business consulting firm in Costa Rica. Founded in 1999, GLC was created to provide individuals and businesses with comprehensive investment solutions. Our web site is designed to help you to easily navigate through our main services and informational pages on Costa Rica...
GLC Abogados Consortium
san jose, Costa Rica
Foreign Advisory Law firm in San José, Costa Rica

506 2524-3176GLC Abogados Consortium LLC S.A. is an experienced full service Costa Rican law firm which specializes in protecting the interests of individuals and companies that conduct business in Costa Rica. Our qualified team of Costa Rican attorneys at law has a clear understanding of the local legal and...
KPMG Abogados
San Jose, Costa Rica
Corporate Law, Tourism and Real Estate, Government Contracting

(506) 204 3222
Larbeck Consultores
San Jose, Costa Rica
Intellectual Property Law Firm

+506 22227526Intellectual Property Law; Patent Law; Trademarks; Corporate law; Notary services
LBA Abogados
San José, Costa Rica
Real Estate, Trusts, Contracts, Corporate, Banking & Finance Law

+506 2280 5656
Megamarks, S.A.
San Jose, Costa Rica
Intellectual Property Lawyers

+506 22576761
Montejo & Associates
San Jose, Costa Rica
Real Estate and Corporate Law

506 224 5757
Nassar Abogados, Attorneys at Law
San José, Costa Rica
Full Service Law Firm in Central America

+506 2257 2929With over 25 years of experience, NASSAR ABOGADOS upholds a longstanding tradition of legal consulting and services designed according to first-class quality standards. Our success, and the international recognition we receive comes from the excellent work of our professionals, their positive...
Niehaus Abogados
San Jose, Costa Rica
Real Estate, Immigration and Tourism Law Firm

(506) 224-8282
Oller Abogados
San Jose, Costa Rica
Corporate, Financial & Foreign Investment Law Firm

(506) 257-1290Oller Abogados makes your business is our business: A long-standing family tradition within the business world, not limited to the view point of an advocate, helps us direct our legal advice towards the success of your ventures. Loyalty, ethics and understanding, we abide by those innate values and...
Pacheco Marin & Asociados
San Jose, Costa Rica
Inmigration Law Experts & Real Estate

(506) 255 1592
Robles Oreamuno
San José, Costa Rica
Real Estate & Corporate Law Firm in Costa Rica

+506 22482250The firm was originally established in 1968 by Antonio Robles Oreamuno† and Rolando Laclé Castro under the name of Robles-Laclé. Since 1997 a group of its members, lead by Mr. Robles Oreamuno, who devoted his career to both the private practice of law and the public service in the government,...
Shadid & Associates, Attorneys at Law
Heredia, Costa Rica
Investment Lawyers in Costa Rica

(506) 2560-0560
SPC Legal International Services LLP
San Jose, Costa Rica
Central American Law Firm Offering a Full Range of Legal Services

+506 22577414SPC Legal International Services LLP (SPC Legal) is a Central American law firm with headquarters in San Jose, Costa Rica. ; Our legal firm was founded in 1989 under the principle of creating an innovative, client-oriented firm, which is more responsive to the client''s needs. We seek efficiency...
Vargas Barguil & Associates
San Jose, Costa Rica
Real Estate, Banking and Securities Law Firm in Costa Rica

+506 222-5029
Weinstok Abogados
San Jose, Costa Rica
+506 256 5060

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2012-09-12T10:44:00.000-07:00

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Powerful Earthquake Rocks Costa Rica

2012-09-06T10:00:00.002-07:00

A powerful earthquake rocked Costa Rica on Sept. 5, killing at least two people, sparking landslides, knocking down buildings, and briefly triggering a tsunami warning.
Damage to the walls of Hospital Monsenor Sanabria are seen following an earthquake in Puntarenas, north of San Jose, September 5, 2012. A powerful earthquake rocked Costa Rica on Wednesday, killing at least two people, sparking landslides, knocking down buildings, and briefly triggering a tsunami warning. Residents of the capital San Jose said phones went down, electricity poles rattled on the streets and water flowed out of swimming pools after the 7.6-magnitude quake.

A patient is evacuated from Hospital Monsenor Sanabria following an earthquake in Puntarenas, the north of San Jose September 5, 2012. A 7.6 magnitude earthquake rocked Costa Rica on Wednesday, killing at least two people, sparking landslides, knocking down buildings, and briefly triggering a tsunami warning.

Nurses receive instructions after being evacuated from Hospital Monsenor Sanabria following an earthquake in Puntarenas, north of San Jose, September 5, 2012. A 7.6 magnitude earthquake rocked Costa Rica on Wednesday, killing at least two people, sparking landslides, knocking down buildings, and briefly triggering a tsunami warning.

A patient is evacuated from Hospital Monsenor Sanabria following an earthquake in Puntarenas, north of San Jose, September 5, 2012. A powerful earthquake rocked Costa Rica on Wednesday, killing at least two people, sparking landslides, knocking down buildings, and briefly triggering a tsunami warning. Residents of the capital San Jose said phones went down, electricity poles rattled on the streets and water flowed out of swimming pools after the 7.6-magnitude quake
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Caribbean-Wide Tsunami Watch Message 9/5/12

2012-09-05T08:16:00.002-07:00

A CARIBBEAN-WIDE TSUNAMI WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR COSTA RICA

A 7.9-magnitude earthquake has struck the coast of Costa Rica, about 80 kilometers (50 miles) south of Liberia. - Caribbean-wide tsunami watch issued after 7.9 quake strikes Costa Rica.

A TSUNAMI WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR

BRAZIL / BARBADOS / TRINIDAD TOBAGO / FRENCH GUIANA /
SAINT LUCIA / MARTINIQUE / ST VINCENT / DOMINICA / BARBUDA /
GUADELOUPE / MONTSERRAT / ANTIGUA / SAINT KITTS / ANGUILLA /
GRENADA / SAINT MARTIN / SAINT MAARTEN / DOMINICAN REP /
TURKS N CAICOS / BONAIRE / CURACAO / BAHAMAS / VENEZUELA /
HAITI / BERMUDA / SURINAME / ARUBA / CUBA / GUYANA / COLOMBIA /
JAMAICA / GRAND CAYMAN / CAYMAN BRAC / PANAMA / MEXICO /
HONDURAS / COSTA RICA / BELIZE / NICARAGUA / GUATEMALA

THIS BULLETIN IS ISSUED AS ADVICE TO GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. ONLY
NATIONAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO MAKE
DECISIONS REGARDING THE OFFICIAL STATE OF ALERT IN THEIR AREA AND
ANY ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN RESPONSE.

AN EARTHQUAKE HAS OCCURRED WITH THESE PRELIMINARY PARAMETERS

ORIGIN TIME - 1442Z 05 SEP 2012
COORDINATES -   9.9 NORTH   85.5 WEST
LOCATION    - OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA
MAGNITUDE   - 7.9

Costa Rica Struck by MAGNITUDE 7.5 EARTHQUAKE 05/9/12

2012-09-05T08:10:00.004-07:00

EARTHQUAKE: Magnitude 7.9 COSTA RICA 05/09/2012 14:42 (UTC)

A 7.9-magnitude earthquake has struck the coast of Costa Rica, about 80 kilometers (50 miles) south of Liberia. ... Sep 5, 2012 ... PUNTA_MALA 7.5N 280.0E 1615Z 05 SEP

Magnitude 7.9 05/09/2012 14:42 COSTA RICA

These parameters are preliminary and subject to revisions.

A magnitude 7.9 earthquake has occurred COSTA RICA at:
10.19N 85.24W Depth 48km 05/09/2012 at 14:42:11 (Universal Time)

Earthquake location with respect to nearby cities:
1144 km W Barranquilla (pop 1380425, local time 09:42:11.7 2012-09-05)
25 km E Nicoya (pop 15313, local time 08:42:11.7 2012-09-05)
18 km NW Nandayure (pop 1649, local time 08:42:11.7 2012-09-05)
130 km W San josé (pop 335007, local time 08:42:11.7 2012-09-05)

Costa Rica Tours 10Days for $995.00

2012-06-26T07:23:00.001-07:00

Day 1 – San José, Costa Rica Welcome to the “rich coast,” friendly land of democracy and rare natural beauty. With naturalist guides, see exotic birds and wildlife, hike in jungle rainforests, view volcanoes, soak in hot springs and cruise through biological reserves. Relax on both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. Caravan provides transfers from the Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San José, Costa Rica to your hotel for a two night stay. Rooms are available for check in after 4:00 p.m. Dine at your hotel, then join Caravan for a 8:00 p.m. welcome briefing. D

Day 2 – Poás Volcano, Cloud Forest
This morning, enjoy a drive through Costa Rica’s famous coffee growing region. Next, visit Poás Volcano. Weather permitting, you can see inside the active crater from an overlook. Next, hike the Escalonia Cloud Forest Trail, home to epiphytes, orchids, ferns and tropical hummingbirds. Cloud forests are like rainforests, but with less rain and more humidity. Lunch. Next, visit Cafe Brit, a coffee plantation nestled in Barva de Heredia, on the slopes of the extinct Barva Volcano. Enjoy a guided tour and sample fresh Costa Rican coffee. Dinner. BLD

Day 3 – Butterfly Garden, Tortuguero Park
This morning drive by San Jose's Plaza de la Cultura, Central Park and the National Theatre. Next, pass through Braulio Carrillo Park. Look for cascading waterfalls. Visit a butterfly garden. Enjoy lunch. Drive by a banana plantation. Then, cruise through rivers and canals to the 47,000 acre Tortuguero National Park. Tortuguero is home to more than 300 species of birds. Look for toucans, parrots, kingfishers and the rare green macaw. Free time to enjoy the swimming pool and tropical flower gardens at your lodge. Listen to joyful jungle sounds. Enjoy a two night stay at your lodge. Dinner. BLD

Day 4 – Tortuguero Park, Canal Cruise
Cruise this morning with naturalist guides along canals lined by raffia palm, the habitat of howler and white-faced monkeys, green iguanas and tropical birds. Look for white and snowy egrets and the amazing nests of the montezuma oropendola. Then, enter the mysterious reflecting waters of Caño Palma wildlife reserve. Next, visit the Green Turtle Research Station. Learn about efforts to protect the turtles. Walk along the Atlantic turtle nesting beaches with a naturalist guide. Next, to Tortuguero village. Meet Costa Rican school children on your visit to a local school (when in session). Return to your lodge for lunch. Enjoy an afternoon boat excursion into Tortuguero Park. Look for otters, turtles and manatees. Dinner. BLD

Day 5 – Pineapple Tour, Fortuna
Morning cruise on Tortuguero River. Enjoy lunch. Visit a pineapple plantation. Sample Costa Rica’s famous sweet organic pineapples. Next, through scenic countryside to the San Carlos Valley for a two night stay in Fortuna. Dinner.BLD

Day 6 – Caño Negro, Hot Springs, Arenal
Head north this morning, passing through sugar cane, teak and orange plantations. Then, cruise on the Rio Frio which runs through the world famous Caño Negro wildlife refuge, home to many migratory birds found nowhere else in Costa Rica. Look for whistling ducks, roseate spoonbills, cormorants, anhingas, blue heron, and northern jacanas. Watch for caimans, crocodiles, spider monkeys, and web-footed, water-walking lizards. Lunch. Return to Fortuna. Then, enjoy a relaxing soak in the volcanic hot springs. Weather permitting, see nearby majestic Arenal Volcano. Enjoy dinner. BLD

Day 7 – Hanging Bridges, Guanacaste
This morning enjoy an unforgettable adventure in the heart of the rainforest at the Hanging Bridges, rated one of Costa Rica’s top tourist attractions. Hike on six suspension bridges, through lush tropical rainforest canopy. Enjoy views of a waterfall and look for tropical birds. Later, a scenic drive around Lake Arenal. Enjoy lunch. Next, enter the Guanacaste province. Drive through the only tropical dry forest in Costa Rica. Stop in Liberia. Then, to Costa Rica’s beautiful Pacific Coast for a two night stay. Dinner is at your resort. BLD

Day 8 – Pacific Coast, Guanacaste
Whole day at leisure to enjoy your magnificent beach resort. Swim in your hotel's infinity pool, the largest in Central America, indulge yourself in the world class spa or just simply relax. Lunch. Enjoy a carefree afternoon. Time to beachcomb or stroll the pristine beaches of your resort. Dinner. BLD

Day 9 – Tarcoles Cruise, San José
Morning drive through the cattle ranches of Guanacaste. Lunch. Next, enjoy a bird and crocodile spotting cruise on the Tarcoles River, adjacent to the Carara Biological Reserve. Cruise through a mangrove reserve. This tropical bird and wildlife sanctuary is a nesting site for the scarlet macaw. Return to San José. Farewell dinner. BLD

Day 10 – San José
Your tour ends after breakfast this morning at your hotel. Breakfast begins at 6:30 a.m. Caravan provides transfers to the Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San José, Costa Rica arriving at 5:00 a.m, 7:00 a.m, 9:00 a.m., and 11:30 a.m.

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Heredia And Cartago Tour

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If you are staying in San Jose and want to venture out a bit to visit some of the more quaint towns nearby, you may want to go to the historical towns of Heredia and Cartago as well as visit the gateway town of La Fortuna, which offers access to the Arenal Volcano. Easily accessible by taxi, car, and bus from many points in San Jose, these neighboring towns offer a tourist a chance to become immersed in the local culture, to meet many friendly townsfolk, and to experience a bit of natural life away from the hustle and bustle of the city. When you visit both towns, you are immediately struck by the strong influence of the Catholic Church on the area. This is especially prevalent in Cartago inside the Our Lady of the Angels Basilica. This church is dedicated to the patron saint of Costa Rica, Our Lady of the Angels and offers the visitor a glimpse into a very tranquil sanctuary. The church is also home to many beautiful displays of religious statues, carvings, and art. If you are lucky to be in town during the Christmas season, you may also be able to partake in a town parade that features floats, music, marionettes decorated with Christmas attire, and evening fireworks. It seems as if the whole town comes alive during these celebrations, which also draw people from other towns and local villages who come to enjoy the festive mood and good will offered. In Heredia, a religious undertone can be felt in one of the open-air concerts often held here. Whether you are religious or not, it is a spiritual experience to listen to a gospel concert performed live here. Attending this type of concert, you can feel the interest emanated by the crowd as people gather to contemplate the music as well as the day in general. No place for worrying about the day's troubles, you can get a sense of peacefulness and calm here as you mingle with the crowds who often attend these festivities dressed in their Sunday best.

Cartago Easter Parade

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Catholicism is the main religious denomination in Costa Rica and it reflects in the celebrations. Typical "fiestas" take place country-wide all year long. Whether celebrating a Patron Saint's day or a national holiday, these fiestas generally feature lots of good food, music, rides, "topes" (horse parades), and Tico-style bullfights (the bull is teased, but not harmed).Día de los Trabajadores—Labor Day. Parades, marches and the Presidential "state of the union" address to Congress and the people. Cricket matches are a highlight in Puerto Limón.
Fiesta Pattronale Desamparados—Street fair with music, dancing, traditional food and toro a la Tica (bullfights without the bloodshed)
Día de San Isidro Labrador—Escazú and San Isidros all over Costa Rica hold street fairs and parades with music, dancing, traditional food, honoring the patron saint of farmers with blessings of animals and crops.
Fiestas Pattronales San Marcos de Tarrazu, and Coronado—Street fair with music, dancing, traditional food and toro a la Tica (bullfights without the bloodshed)

Easter in Costa Rica (Semana Santa)

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Visitors to Costa Rica during Semana Santa (Holy Week or Easter) should expect to share their vacation with Costa Rican holiday-makers, as this is traditionally vacation week for families here. Schools and many public institutions will be closed for the whole week, while businesses unconnected to tourism close on the Thursday and Friday. You should expect a marked increase in traffic on the roads from Wednesday afternoon and especially from early on Thursday leaving the capital for the long weekend and equally congested roads on the following Sunday, as families return to San Jose and the Central Valley to re-start normality on the Monday. If you do not have to travel on these days, then don’t and if you do, be prepared to wait in lines or to move slowly in your chosen direction. Take plenty of provisions too!

If you do want to holiday at the beach – book in advance! During this time of year it is notoriously difficult to find a hotel room at short notice and extra to pay high season prices. While this may seem off-putting, many visitors enjoy their Semana Santa vacation as a chance to socialize with locals and other tourists, as the imposition of the ‘Dry Law’ sends most people back to hotels early in the evening to sup stored supplies and share tales with fellow travelers. You can expect Costa Rican families to come prepared to entertain large families; some even carry a karaoke machine to pass the time!

As residents of the capital leave in droves for the beach, many visitors take advantage of the peace and quiet to explore this part of the country. Although museums and galleries are closed during this period, hotels and restaurants will not be crowded and discounts are a possibility. Tourist attractions, such as Heredia’s InBio Parque, the Serpentarium or Zoo Ave can all be enjoyed without the usual mass of other people.

The Central Valley is the place to be for visitors who want to see traditional Easter celebrations. Many towns hold their own parades with re-enactments of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection and holy statues, gaudily decorated and brought out to the streets. The small town of San Joaquin de Flores in Heredia is well-known for its colorful and elaborate Good Friday parade which involves much of the town costumed, drawing many tourists. It is worth going if only to see the Jack-in-a-Box style Jesus on the cross which is used to show the before, during and after of the crucifixion!

Another useful piece of advice for Easter travelers is to prepare for the period of the Ley Seca (Dry Law). Costa Rica, like its neighboring Catholic countries, imposes a prohibition from midnight on the Wednesday of Holy Week until midnight on the Friday. During this period no alcohol can be legally sold, bars are closed and restaurants can only serve soft drinks with meals. If you feel inclined to still sip an Imperial on Good Friday, just make sure to have bought supplies in advance, like many Costa Ricans. Certainly drinking alcohol isn’t illegal!

Where to wine and dine your valentine in Costa Rica

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Whether it’s the first Valentine’s Day we are celebrating with someone or the 20th, most of us want to make the day special. Here are a few ideas to help you plan a romantic outing or surprise for your special someone.
Go French for Valentine’s Day dinner at the highly recommended L’Ile de France in the western San José suburb of Escazú. Try the salmon fillet filled with shrimp mousse, topped with a saffron mousseline (₡16,800/$34). For dessert, choose from the Chocolate Temptation or the mousse au chocolat à l’orange(₡4,300/$8.60). Ask for the kitchen-view suite, where French chef Jean Claude Fromont will drop in to explain what’s on the menu and make suggestions. L’Ile de France is in Avenida Escazú, on the ground floor of the Marriott Residence Inn. For reservations, call 2282-5441 or 2289-7533. Check out the menu atwww.liledefrance.cr.
The Beacon Escazú hotel’s elegant The Muse restaurant is planning a Valentine’s Day feast including glazed duck salad with apples and goat cheese, steak, salmon in chile pesto, apple and mushroom tartlet and chicken in passion fruit sauce, as well as an open dessert bar. The cost is $50 per person including tax. A children’s menu of chicken schnitzel and dessert costs $25. Babysitting service will be offered for $10 per child. The Beacon is in Escazú Centro, 150 meters west of the Central Park. For reservations, call 2228-3110.
Share a special meal for two at the long-standing Villa Bonita Chinese restaurant in Pavas. The 7 Estrellas de la Luna dish of seafood and vegetables in oyster sauce, served with toasted rice, costs ₡28,000 ($56) for two. A refreshing strawberry and peach drink makes the perfect complement. Villa Bonita is 100 m south and 175 m west of the U.S. Embassy. For reservations, call 2296-0909. See the full menu at www.villa bonita.net.
A couple’s massage at Las Brisas Spa in Manuel Antonio’s Arenas Del Mar resort makes a romantic indulgence for Valentine’s Day.
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In downtown San José, the Hotel Balmoral, overlooking the pedestrian boulevard on Avenida Central, is offering a Valentine’s Day package that includes dinner for two at El Patio restaurant, a night’s accommodations with special Valentine’s Day decorations and a buffet breakfast, all for $120 per couple. The offer is valid through Feb. 20. For reservations, call 2222-5022 or 2010-7200, emaileventos@balmoral.co.cr or visitwww.balmoral.co.cr.
For couples feeling lucky on Valentine’s Day, the Casino Club Colonial at the Sleep Inn in downtown San José (Av. 1, Ca. 9/11) will be offering a buffet, live music, cash prizes and free parking Feb. 14 after 8 p.m. To make reservations, call 2258-2807, extension 4519.
For bird’s-eye views of the city, the Aurola Holiday Inn off Parque Morazán in downtown San José will celebrate the day of lovers with a special menu in its 17th-floor El Mirador restaurant. For more information and reservations, call 2523-1000.
The Barceló San José Palacio hotel, northwest of downtown San José on the highway to the airport, will be offering various Valentine’s Day specials, including dinner at Restaurante Ánfora for $40 per person, including a glass of wine and taxes. Live music will be offered Feb. 11 and 14 in the Bosque Bar, as well as a mariachi show, welcome cocktail and a rose, for ₡7,000 ($14) per person. And in the hotel spa, couple’s therapies include a massage for $110 with a free body exfoliation, and a choco-therapy treatment for $180 per couple including free mini-facials. For information and reservations, call 2220-2034.
The colonial-style Marriott Costa Rica hotel by the airport in San Antonio de Belén, northwest of San José, will be offering a Valentine’s dinner buffet on Feb. 14 from 6-11 p.m. in its Antigua restaurant, including a glass of champagne, roses, live music and valet parking, for $55 per person including tax. For reservations, call 2298-0206 or 2298-0207. The Los Sueños Marriott in Playa Herradura on the central Pacific coast will also offer a special dinner; for more information, call 2630-9000.
In the hills of Santa Bárbara de Heredia, north of the capital, Finca Rosa Blanca’s El Tigre Vestido restaurant will be offering a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner with live music starting at 6 p.m., for $55 per person. The inn also offers beautiful accommodations ranging $295-$450 including breakfast, as well as coffee plantation tours, complete with coffee cupping and tasting, for $35 per person. For more information, call 2269-9392 or see www.fincarosablanca.com.
For a romantic beach getaway, head to Manuel Antonio on the central Pacific coast, where Arenas Del Marluxury resort awaits above Espadilla Beach and its white sands. Get pampered at Las Brisas Spa with a Valentine’s Day special package for two that includes a side-by-side body peel with revitalizing exfoliation and a couple’s massage ($200). Just a few steps from the beach, have a romantic lunch in the shade of the palms. If you wish to stay the night, room rates range from $330 for an Ocean Breeze Superior Room to $650 for an Ocean View Premium Suite, including full breakfast. Arenas Del Mar is at the far west end of Playa Espadilla, down the El Parador road in Manuel Antonio. For reservations, call 2777-2777, emailreservations@arenasdelmar.com or go to www.arenasdelmar.com.
Grupo Islita’s two luxury hotels will be celebrating Valentine’s Day throughout February with special packages for nationals and residents. On the northern Pacific coast, the famous Hotel Punta Islita is offering a night’s stay in a deluxe room, “Tropical Romance” dinner for two with a bottle of wine, and breakfast for $157.50 per person, double occupancy. Additional nights cost $119 per person. In the cloud forest northwest of San José,El Silencio Lodge & Spa’s package includes a night’s stay in a suite, dinner with a glass of wine, breakfast and hiking access to private trails for $120.75 per person, double occupancy. Additional nights cost $85 per person. Both offers are subject to availability. For reservations, call 2231-6122 or emailreserve@grupoislita.com.

Win a Week for Two at Farm of Life in Costa Rica - Natural Awakenings - Natural Awakenings

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Alucky winner and guest will enjoy a week-long stay at a much-loved boutique health retreat in Costa Rica, sponsored by Natural Awakenings and Farm of Life (Finca de Vida).

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Secluded high in the cooling mountains above Dominical with views of the Pacific Ocean, Farm of Life offers yoga classes, health counseling, educational retreats, a wide variety of area activities, and a delicious raw food menu featuring fresh produce from their permaculture garden. Guests can enjoy jungle hikes to dramatic waterfalls, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, tours of nearby eco-farms, and excursions to nature parks, local markets, and nearby beaches with great surfing, snorkeling, whale watching, deep-sea fishing, and sea kayaking. The property includes spring-fed pools, an organic farm, mountainside yoga deck with sunset views of the Pacific Ocean, an inviting common house, and delightful hilltop cottages and cabins.

The best part is simply relaxing in this very special mountain retreat with like-minded international guests while learning how to create a healthier lifestyle. Owners Jody and Brian Calvi have a well-deserved reputation for attentive, loving service and skillful health counseling that is devoted to helping guests explore the inner world of personal health while enjoying the peaceful, healing and inspirational natural surroundings.

“We both have cured ourselves of debilitating diseases through raw food diet and lifestyle changes,” says Jody, who was on crutches five years ago due to ever-worsening juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. “We wanted to create a place that was very affordable for everyone to experience and learn what they can to do to create better health, whether they have health issues or simply want a more vibrant, enjoyable life.”

Brian adds, “My healing experience from fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue was helped by attending an expensive raw food retreat in an American city. During our honeymoon in Costa Rica, I realized how special it would be to offer an affordable option for anyone who chooses to explore this healing, raw food lifestyle where one can be immersed in the peace and serenity of nature with clean air, mountain streams, organic farm fresh produce, and a loving vibe. This is the place.

“When people first arrive, we ask them ‘What is your intention?’ We want people to own their experience as much as possible and then leave with a toolbox that they can use. We role model the lifestyle that we teach our guests. While cooked food is available, we teach guests how to prepare delicious raw foods that retain all the nutrients nature intended, and provide counseling to help guests integrate a new way of living fully in mind, body and spirit. We also have daily yoga classes, meditations, and walks to neighboring organic farms that may include visits to neighbors who are living completely off the grid.

Staying at Farm of Life is like being in a family; guests can choose to join us in what we are doing, or not. We not regimented in a schedule. If guests have come for healing, they have to be proactive because we want them to learn how to take this information back with them. It is always in the hands of the guests. We also know that people need to relax and need downtime. Just the peace and quiet and being in nature is healing in itself.”

“Of course, many people just come for a healthy vacation because there is so much to do here, so many activities in the beautiful surroundings,” says Jody. “We have spectacular waterfall hikes in our valley, hiking trails that begin right from the property, and can arrange for a wide variety of daily excursions for whitewater rafting, surfing, nature parks, and more.”

The very special spirit of Farm of Life is best captured in the dozens of loving testimonials that guests have left on TripAdvisor.com that is perhaps best summed up in one line: “I went just for a vacation, but ended up with a life-transforming experience.”

The prize includes shared accommodations for two, ground transportation to and from the San José airport, nightly dinners, and use of the communal kitchen and the farm’s fruits and vegetables to prepare your own breakfast and lunches. Winners will also enjoy health coaching, yoga sessions, two waterfall hikes, a beach excursion, a permaculture farm tour, and a tour to Manuel Antonio National Park.

PLEASE NOTE: Winners are responsible for their air transportation to and from San José, Costa Rica.

To enter, visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com/Natural-Awakenings/Contests/. To learn more about Farm of Life, visit FarmOfLifecr.com and by googling tripadvisor farm of life.

Win a Romantic Trip to Costa Rica

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Win a Romantic Trip to Costa Rica
"Send a virtual card to your Valentine and you could win a romantic trip to Costa Rica or one of 250 Victoria's Secret gift cards worth $50 each in Victoria's Secret's My Gorgeous Valentine Sweepstakes."
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Grand Prize: A trip for two to Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Trip includes airfare, hotel, ground transportation, meals, and $200 spending money that can be used toward spa and beauty services. (ARV: $4,950)

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La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Costa Rica

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The splendid gardens of La Paz are located on the slopes of the Poas volcano, just an hour from San Jose, in the central highlands. La Paz Waterfall Gardens offers lush tropical rain forest, flowing white rivers, spectacular waterfalls, birds, butterflies, monkeys, sloths, snakes, frogs and jaguars. At La Paz Waterfall Gardens, you are guaranteed to see all that and morThis area is rich in bio diversity thanks to an altitude of that varies between 4,000 and 5,000 feet, allowing for both cloud forest and rain forest to co-exist. Be prepared for a truly magical experience. Here, visitors will find the largest butterfly observatory in the world, hummingbird and bromeliad gardens, a serpentarium, frog pond, and 5 striking waterfalls. The Peace Lodge at La Paz Waterfall Gardens offers the ultimate awakening of your senses. Here every magical sight, wondrous smell and sensual touch create irreplaceable memories of a journey you wish to take again and again.

Ecoglide Canopy, Costa Rica

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Located near the base of the majestic Arenal Volcano, the Arenal Ecoglide Canopy Tour offers visitors a fast-flying, adrenalin-filled day of fun. Cost $45.

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There are a variety of options for moving between destinations in Costa Rica: domestic flights, rental cars, shuttles, private vans, ferries, public bus, and even horseback. Your travel routes, budget, and length of stay are all important factors to consider when deciding on one or a combination of these options, and the guide below can help with a detailed description of each travel mode. While transportation modes may vary in flexibility and comfort, each is an opportunity to take in Costa Rica’s amazing scenery.

Rincon de la Vieja, Costa Rica

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Encompassed by the scenic Guanacaste Mountain Range, the Rincon de la Vieja cinder volcano sits amid 34,800 acres of national park territory. It is a great place to escape from Guancaste's sun-splashed beaches and to enjoy cool air, refreshing waterfalls, beautiful birds, and fantastic hiking. Its unique environment offers a different kind of Guanacaste vacation experience.

Tenorio and Miravalles Volcano, Costa Rica

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The Tenorio and Miravalles Volcano area is located in northern highlands along Guanacaste's eastern border with the Alajuela Province. With many rivers, waterfalls, dense dry tropical forests, rainforests, and primary cloud forests, the area hosts an abundance of wildlife, and it is an excellent location for a combination of exploration and relaxation. This is a beautiful location, to just get away and relax.

Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna, Costa Rica

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One of Costa Rica's most notable natural features is the Arenal Volcano. Wit it's natural hot springs to the Beautiful water falls, This impressive volcano resides within the 29,960-acre Arenal Volcano National Park. Although the volcano entered into a resting phase in 2010 – meaning that its eruptions have paused – it is still a stunning sight. Rising above the rainforest that surrounds its base, Arenal frames the skyline with near perfect symmetry. The immediate area hosts a wealth of activities – including whitewater rafting, waterfall rappelling, hiking and canopy tours – as well as the friendly town of La Fortuna.

Costa Rica, La Paz Waterfall Gardens

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The splendid gardens of La Paz are located on the slopes of the Poas volcano, Costa Rica. Located about an hour from San Jose, in the central highlands. This area is rich in bio diversity thanks to an altitude of that varies between 4,000 and 5,000 feet, allowing for both cloud forest and rain forest to co-exist. Be prepared for a truly magical experience. Here, visitors will find the largest butterfly observatory in the world, hummingbird and bromeliad gardens, a serpentarium, frog pond, and 5 striking waterfalls.

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